I've been gathering this list on books for adults & kids about bravery & having courage for a while, but then I got to interview Terry Sidford for my podcast (episode 33) & the list kind of culminated from there. I have had so many new ideas spark since that productive, but painful conversation with Terry & I think it's important to identify our actions as courageous, where previously we may not have done so.
This list is a little unique since it will include books for adults too, but I think everyone can use a little more courage in their lives. I certainly want to be more courageous as I strive to teach my children what courage looks like in today's day & age.

BRAVERY & COURAGE BOOKS (KIDS):
1. Courage
by: Bernard Waber
(There are heroic people like firefighters who are courageous every day, but what about the every day normal behaviors like "going to bed at night with no nightlight." There are many varied kinds of courage, & it is good to take the opportunity to express courage often.)
www.amazon.com/Courage-Bernard-Waber/dp/0618238557/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=courage&qid=1617056295&sr=8-3

2. Jabari Jumps
by: Gaia Cornwall
(Jabari just finished swimming lessons & he's contemplating the high dive; but it's a lot more intimidating than he thought. Mid-climb up the ladder, he looks down to his dad, who agrees that maybe a small rest before going off the high dive would be good. Jabari confronts his fear of heights & doing new things, treats it like a surprise, & ....jumps!)
www.amazon.com/Jabari-Jumps-Gaia-Cornwall/dp/1536202908/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=jabari+jumps&qid=1617077964&sr=8-1

3. Be Brave Little One: An Inspiring Book About Courage
by: Marianne Richmond
(Written in comforting rhyme, this story talks about all of the things a little one can do to be brave.)
​www.amazon.com/Brave-Little-One-Marianne-Richmond/dp/1492658812/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=be+brave+little+one&qid=1617078743&sr=8-1

4. My Magical Words
by: Becky Cummings
(Full of affirmations for children, this book also encourages kids to reflect on bravery & the fact that they are brave.)
www.amazon.com/My-Magical-Words-Magic-Me/dp/1732596344/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=my+magical+words&qid=1617139526&sr=8-1

5. It Will be Okay
by: Lysa Terkerust
(Growing up brings change...& that can be scary sometimes! In this book, little fox & little seed are facing change & new circumstances. But no matter how new or scary new circumstances are, God will be good & kind-- He will not desert children.)
www.amazon.com/Will-Okay-Trusting-Through-Change/dp/140032419X/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1617254679&sr=8-1

6. Tiny T. Rex & the Very Dark Dark
by: Jonathan Stutzman
(Tiny is having a sleepover campout with his best friend, but what will they do when the nombies come out at night? The dinos get creative as they try to create a massive nightlight & then it blows up, so they're in the dark again.)
www.amazon.com/Tiny-Rex-Very-Dark-Read-Aloud/dp/1452170347/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2C3O0KOP5AYWG&dchild=1&keywords=tiny+t.+rex+and+the+very+dark+dark&qid=1617295666&sprefix=tiny+t+rex+%26+the+dark%2Caps%2C232&sr=8-1

7. When You are Brave
by: Pat Zietlow Miller
(A young girl learns what it means to be brave, as she moves with her family & says goodbye to her old neighborhood. When she looks deeply within, she discovers a hidden spark of courage, that she can then go on to nurture & help glow. I love how she transforms herself into a superhero, in her imagination, by the end of the book, because she realizes how valuable it is to be brave in new situations.)
www.amazon.com/When-You-Brave-Zietlow-Miller/dp/0316392529/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=when+you+are+brave&qid=1617747761&s=books&sr=1-1

8. Franklin in the Dark
by: Paulette Bourgeois & Brenda Clark
(Franklin is afraid of the dark, which is a problem since he is a turtle, and the darkness he fears is created within his own shell. Franklin ventures out to seek help and in his travels he finds a polar bear who is afraid of the cold & a duck who is afraid of water. In the end, Franklin realizes everyone is afraid of something!)
​www.amazon.com/Franklin-Dark-Paulette-Bourgeois/dp/1771380071/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=franklin+in+the+dark&qid=1617750502&s=books&sr=1-1

9. Courageous People Who Changed the World (Little Heroes)
by: Heidi Poelman & Kyle Kershner {Board book}
(This book is a young child's first introduction to inspirational & courageous women like Rosa Parks & Susan B. Anthony. There are 8 people profiled as leaders who contributed to freedom & making the world a better place.)
www.amazon.com/Courageous-People-Changed-Little-Heroes/dp/1945547758/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=little+heroes&qid=1617750720&s=books&sr=1-2

10. The Story of Malala
by: Joan Marie Galat
(Malala Yousafzai became a young activist while she was a young girl and fought for girl's educational rights.)
www.amazon.com/Story-Malala-Yousafzai-Biography-Readers/dp/1647396824/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=the+story+of+malala&qid=1617750875&s=books&sr=1-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyQlU0WFNPQjFEWjY0JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMTc2Nzk4RDNQOFhZTVVNRUJGJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA5MTU4NjQyVEhBSzdBVThTQVRUJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

11. The Truth About Dragons
by: Jaime Zollars
(A young girl approaches a castle timidly; she's worried about dragon teeth & their wildness & roaring. But then the girl sees a dragon who loves a tambourine and another with mismatched socks....and soon the girl realizes they are not as scary & intimidating as she originally envisioned. The story encourages readers to look past their fears to uncover surprising truths.)
www.amazon.com/Truth-About-Dragons-Jaime-Zollars/dp/0316481483/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+truth+about+dragons&qid=1617764145&s=books&sr=1-1

12. A Little Bit Brave
by: Nicola Kinnear
(Logan is just a stay-at-home bunny, until one day, his friend heads out on adventures & Logan realizes he must face his own fears to go rescue her. He leaves the house packed with nothing more than a tin of cookies, some snorkeling gear & a backpack....but he does in fact save the day!)
www.amazon.com/Little-Bit-Brave-Nicola-Kinnear/dp/1338563270/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=a+little+bit+brave&qid=1617764295&s=books&sr=1-1

13. I Am Courage: A Book of Resilience (releases this September!)
by: Peter H. Reynolds
​www.amazon.com/Am-Courage-Book-Resilience-Books/dp/1419746464/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=i+am+courage&qid=1617811203&sr=8-3

14. I'm a Duck
by: Eve Bunting
(A duck afraid of the water? Yes indeed. "You're a duck & ducks don't sink," says Frog. Duck decides to start practicing swimming in a puddle-- it's not as intimidating as the big pond. And eventually he works up the courage to just jump in & try to swim with his duck brothers & sisters.)
​www.amazon.com/Im-Duck-Eve-Bunting/dp/076368032X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=I%27m+a+duck&qid=1617844949&sr=8-1

15. The Bold, Brave Bunny
by: Beth Ferry
(Teetu learns that the letter B is for Brave & Bold. He sneaks off one dark night after his bunny family ruins his alphabet book. Teetu can admire moonlight & animals that come out only at night & he puts his adventures in a new book he creates. But soon enough, Teetu is tired of being alone....how will he overcome his hard feelings & head home?)
www.amazon.com/Bold-Brave-Bunny-Beth-Ferry/dp/0062850318/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+bold+brave+bunny&qid=1617844738&sr=8-1

16. I Walk with Vanessa
by: Kerascoet
(This book is about courage & kindness too-- this story is about one girl who stands up to bullying & protects her friend Vanessa even through the feelings of helplessness & anger that come from seeing a classmate mistreated.)
www.amazon.com/Walk-Vanessa-Story-Simple-Kindness/dp/152476955X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=i+walk+with+vanessa&qid=1617845063&sr=8-1


17. Drum Dream Girl: How One Girl's Courage Changed Music
by: Margarita Engle
(It was a well known fact that girls cannot be drummers. But Milo Castro dreamed of playing the drums & had to do practice in secret. But once everyone heard her music, they began to dance & agreed that girls & boys both can play the drums.)
www.amazon.com/Drum-Dream-Girl-Courage-Changed/dp/0544102290/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=drum+dream+girl&qid=1617845156&sr=8-1

18. Ladybug Girl at the Beach
by: David Soman & Jacky Davis
(Lulu & her dog Bingo have never been to the beach before & luckily, her bravery leads her all the way into the ocean to rescue her pail from the waves. She builds up her courage as she experiences the new things at the beach.)
www.amazon.com/Ladybug-Girl-Beach-David-Soman/dp/0803734166/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=ladybug+girl+at+the+beach&qid=1617748187&s=books&sr=1-1

19. Little Excavator
by: Anna Dewdney
(Little Excavator is the smallest construction vehicle on the site & he seems too small for all the work that needs to be done. But there’s a special job that none of the bigger machines can do— cross a narrow bridge & plant a tree...& Excavator is perfect for the job!)
​https://www.amazon.com/Little-Excavator-Anna-Dewdney/dp/1101999209/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=little+excavator&qid=1617845197&sr=8-1
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20. Flying Solo
by: Julie Cummins
(The true story of Ruth Elder, one of the first female pilots during an age when flying was declared only for men. She, alongside Amelia Earhart, changed the game for women who wanted to pilot as she entered races & competitions for years to help secure a spot for female aviators.)
​www.amazon.com/Flying-Solo-Elder-Soared-Americas/dp/1596435097/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=flying+solo+julie+cummins&qid=1617811980&sr=8-1

21. Mary Wears What She Wants
by:
​(Mary is sick of wearing dresses; why do girls always have to wear dresses? And boys bet to wear pants? One night Mary fashions some trousers & wears them to school— everyone gawks at her. And even though it bothers her a little, she doesn’t let it deter her. She encourages other kids to wear what they want (not a dress every single day) too!
​www.amazon.com/Mary-Wears-What-She-Wants/dp/0062846795/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=mary+wears+what+she+wants&qid=1617850606&sr=8-1


BRAVERY & COURAGE (ADULTS):
1. Daring Greatly:
How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent & Lead
by: Brene Brown
www.amazon.com/Daring-Greatly-Courage-Vulnerable-Transforms/dp/1592408419/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=daring+greatly&qid=1617749957&s=books&sr=1-1

2. Brave, Not Perfect: How Celebrating Imperfection Helps you Live Your Best, Most Joyful Life
by: Reshma Saujani (*Currently reading this one!)
www.amazon.com/Brave-Not-Perfect-Celebrating-Imperfection/dp/1524762350/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=brave+not+perfect&qid=1617750016&s=books&sr=1-1

3. The Courage to Stand: Facing Your Fear Without Losing Your Soul
by: Russell D. Moore
www.amazon.com/Courage-Stand-Facing-without-Losing/dp/1535998539/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+courage+to+stand&qid=1617750080&s=books&sr=1-1

4. One Hundred Hearts
by: Terry Sidford
www.amazon.com/One-Hundred-Hearts-Inspiring-Stories/dp/1504337638/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=one+hundred+hearts&qid=1617750118&s=books&sr=1-1

5.The Courage to Be Yourself: A Woman's Guide to Emotional Strength & Self-Esteem
by: Sue Patton Thoele
www.amazon.com/Courage-Be-Yourself-Emotional-Self-Esteem/dp/157324676X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+courage+to+be+yourself&qid=1617750147&s=books&sr=1-1

6. Courageous World Changers: 50 True Stories of Daring Women of God
by: Shirley Raye Remond
www.amazon.com/Courageous-World-Changers-Stories-Daring/dp/0736977341/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=courageous+world+changers&qid=1617750189&s=books&sr=1-1

7. I Am Malala
by: Malala & Patricia McCormick
www.amazon.com/Am-Malala-Education-Changed-Readers/dp/0316327913/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=I+am+malala&qid=1617750247&s=books&sr=1-1

8. Leading With Emotional Courage:
How to Have Hard Conversations, Create Accountability & Inspire Action on Your Most Important Work
by: Peter Bregman
www.amazon.com/Leading-Emotional-Courage-Conversations-Accountability/dp/1119505690/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Leading+with+emotional+courage&qid=1617750275&s=books&sr=1-1

Easter is one of my absolute favorite holidays, & part of that is the new life that comes each spring, as well as the belief that I have a Savior & He died & was resurrected for all the world on Easter morn.  So my Easter book list will be divided in half; the first half will be the religious stories of Easter, & the second half will be the more commercial, Easter bunny type Easter books. I think both should be read & enjoyed, so I hope this list is useful to you as you read to your kiddos about the Easter season. 

EASTER BOOKS LIST 
(Christ-centered): 
1. Savior
by: Maddie Daetwyler & Kindal Ridd
(This beautiful book presents a life story of Jesus Christ, our Savior, with more emphasis on his later years & what He accomplished while He was on the earth.  It is written in rhyme & the beautiful watercolor illustrations help the story feel relatable to children; you can't read that book & not get a sense of God's love, & our Savior's love for you.) 
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lightenprint/savior-the-story-of-jesus-christ/posts/3135929?ref=ksr_email_backer_project_update_registered_users
(*Check their Utah locally-based locations for purchasing options.) 

2. The Story of Easter (Little Golden Book) 
by: Jean Miller
(Biblically-based, this little picture book is perfect for teaching preschoolers about Jesus & His life & mission here on the earth. The text is fairly simple & makes the story easier to understand.) 
www.amazon.com/Story-Easter-Little-Golden-Book/dp/0399555145/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=the+story+of+easter&qid=1616562290&s=books&sr=1-2

3. The Easter Story
by: Patricia Pingry
(Learn all about Jesus & His life as He taught others of God's love. He was also resurrected from the dead, which gives everyone a chance at new life as they believe on His name.) 
www.amazon.com/gp/product/0824955315?pf_rd_r=E5K9KF84G6N0FKB9S9FS&pf_rd_p=5ae2c7f8-e0c6-4f35-9071-dc3240e894a8&pd_rd_r=c25cdf14-849b-40a5-a873-43adf7dbc06c&pd_rd_w=VAUxB&pd_rd_wg=t6RoP&ref_=pd_gw_unk


4. The Berenstain Bears: The Very First Easter
by: Jan & Mike Berenstain
(Mama, Papa, Sister, & Brother Bear are taking a journey down a long, dusty path to discover the very first Easter; the story behind Jesus Christ & why we celebrate Easter each year.)    
www.amazon.com/Berenstain-Bears-Easter-Living-Lights/dp/0310762189/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+berenstain+bears+very+first+easter&qid=1616563353&s=books&sr=1-1

5. God Gave Us Easter
by: Lisa Tawn Bergren
(Little Cub is curious about Easter; so his daddy decides to take him on a nature walk & discuss all of the blessings we have in the world, because of God.  
www.amazon.com/God-Gave-Us-Easter/dp/0307730727/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=god+gave+us+easter&qid=1616609564&sr=8-1
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6. Humphrey's First Palm Sunday
by: Carol Heyer
(Humphrey is in a caravan near Jerusalem, where he is pleased to see the boy Jesus has grown up into a man.  Humphrey lovingly remembers the young child he gave his blanket to, & is excited to observe all of the events of Palm Sunday.) 
www.amazon.com/Humphreys-First-Sunday-Carol-Heyer/dp/0824916883/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2W4L6NZD39Y7G&dchild=1&keywords=humphrey%27s+first+palm+sunday&qid=1616650815&sprefix=humphrey%27s+first+palm%2Caps%2C207&sr=8-1

7. That Grand Easter Day 
by: Jill Reman Lord
(Starting with the stone that got rolled away from Jesus' tomb, & ends with the Resurrection of Christ, this repetitive narrative will help little readers learn the story of Jesus. People, animals, & objects that observed the events of long ago are included along the way.) 
www.amazon.com/That-Grand-Easter-Jill-Roman/dp/082495680X/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=that+grand+easter+day&qid=1616651719&sr=8-2

8. The Legends of Easter Treasury
by: Chris Auer, Dandi Mackall & Lori Walburg
(3 Easter tales in one! the Legend of the Easter Egg, the Legend of the Easter Robin, & the Legend of the Sand Dollar.)
kidsbooks.com/Store/Details/9780310757597B/the-legends-of-easter-treasury-inspirational

9. The Story of the Resurrection Eggs: Benjamin's Box
by: Melody Carlson & Jack Stockman
(Benjamin doesn't know exactly who Jesus is when He first comes to town. First he thinks Jesus is a teacher, which He is. Benjamin fills his wooden box with treasures that are symbols of following Christ, throughout the week. This can be fun to pair with actual Easter eggs filled with symbols from Christ's life; we usually do a 12-day countdown to Easter.)  
www.amazon.com/Benjamins-Box-Story-Resurrection-Eggs/dp/0310715059/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+story+of+the+resurrection+eggs&qid=1616692334&sr=8-1

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10. Simon & The Easter Miracle
by: Mary Josun & Anna
(Simon is the man, according to legend, who was ordered to carry Jesus' cross for Him. And Simon's produce that he brings to the market, bread, eggs, & wine, all become symbols of Jesus' Passover & resurrection.) 
www.amazon.com/Simon-Easter-Miracle-Mary-Joslin/dp/0745960545/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=simon+%26+the+easter+miracle&qid=1616692228&sr=8-1 

11. He is Risen!
by: Zondervan & Patti Rokus
(Have you seen rock art before? This nature-filled tale depicts the Savior's death & resurrection with simple phrases & unique pictures.)
www.amazon.com/He-Risen-Rocks-Story-Easter/dp/0310764866/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=he+is+risen&qid=1616564026&s=books&sr=1-2 

12. An Easter Egg Hunt for Jesus
by: Susan Jones & Lee Holland 
(Little Bunny & his friends get ready for a special Easter egg hunt on Easter morning. Friends & family come together to help Bunny understand the true meaning of Easter, a celebration of Jesus' resurrection & the new life available to us.) 
www.amazon.com/Easter-Egg-Hunt-Jesus/dp/1680994379/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=he+is+risen&qid=1616693149&s=books&sr=1-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExMlpHQkVLNzVISE5YJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwODAxMzEwVTU2Mks5S1JGREQyJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAyMTM2OTgzUUc1TDQyMTFYOTdZJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ== 

13. The Legend of the Easter Robin: An Easter Story of Compassion & Faith 
by: Dandi Daley Mackall 
(Tressa's grandmother tells her of small robin who saw Jesus struggling & flew to help Jesus. This Easter tale reminds us of how much Jesus loves each one of us.) 
www.amazon.com/Legend-Easter-Robin-Story-Compassion/dp/0310749646/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=the+legend+of+the+easter+robin&qid=1616701249&sr=8-2

(All Easter Themed Books)  

1. The Easter Egg
by: Jan Brett
(If Hoppi the bunny can create the very best Easter egg, he will get to help the Easter bunny on Easter morning.) 
www.amazon.com/Easter-Egg-Jan-Brett/dp/039925238X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+easter+egg&qid=1616693470&s=books&sr=1-1
2. Pete the Cat: Big Easter Adventure
by: James & Kim Dean 
(Pete has been asked by the Easter Bunny to help out with hiding Easter eggs this year.  Pete learns the importance of serving & helping out during the Easter & spring season.)
www.amazon.com/Pete-Cat-Big-Easter-Adventure/dp/006219867X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=pete+the+cat+easter&qid=1616702390&sr=8-1

3. The Great Easter Race
by: Sesame Workshop
(Will Elmo or Big Bird win the big Easter race, or get distracted along the way? Is the Turtle or the Bunny going to win? There are distractions around each corner, but slow & steady wins the race, & there will be Easter treats for everyone at the finish line!)  
www.amazon.com/Great-Easter-Sesame-Street-Scribbles/dp/1492638374/ref=sr_1_26_sspa?crid=1NTD373U80AJ8&dchild=1&keywords=marley+and+the+great+easter+egg+hunt&qid=1616702473&sprefix=marley+%26+the+great+easter%2Caps%2C217&sr=8-26-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyTVRJNlhMQlhCUFZTJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNDUyNjgyMlBUU0s2TlU1NTFJViZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMzI5Njg5NTZZVkM3MUM1MDFEJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfbXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

4. Fancy Nancy & the Missing Easter Bunny
by: Robin Preiss Glassner 
(Nancy's little sister Jojo gets to bring home the class pet, Nibbles, this weekend. But Nibbles goes missing when Freddy & Bree come over to join in an Easter egg hunt, so Nancy decides she must go find the bunny before anyone notices.)  
www.amazon.com/Fancy-Nancy-Missing-Easter-Bunny/dp/0062377922/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2CO7230KQBFFG&dchild=1&keywords=fancy+nancy+easter+book&qid=1616693704&s=books&sprefix=fancy+%2Cstripbooks%2C231&sr=1-1

5. The Golden Egg Book
by: Margaret Wise Brown
(One day a little bunny found an egg; he could hear something moving inside, but what could it be?)
www.amazon.com/Golden-Egg-Book-Little/dp/0385384769/ref=sr_1_18?crid=2OKDI4ZVW06QH&dchild=1&keywords=marley+easter+book&qid=1616693756&sprefix=marley+easter+book%2Cstripbooks%2C202&sr=8-18

6. How to Catch the Easter Bunny
by: Adam Wallace
(How do you catch such a sneaky bunny? Read this book to see all the traps laid out for E.B., known as the Easter Bunny. He loves leaving behind treats, but he doesn't want to be caught!)  
www.amazon.com/Catch-Easter-Bunny-Adam-Wallace/dp/149263817X/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1616693656&sr=1-1
7. Max's Chocolate Chicken
by: Rosemary Wells
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www.amazon.com/Maxs-Chocolate-Chicken-Max-Ruby/dp/0140566724/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=max%27s+chocolate+chicken&qid=1616703449&sr=8-2
8. Jellybean & the Unbreakable Egg
by: Joe Troiano 
www.amazon.com/Jelly-Bean-Unbreakable-Egg-Troiano/dp/0545530628/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=jelly+bean+%26+the+unbreakable+egg&qid=1616703295&sr=8-1 

9. Really Wooly Easter Blessings
by: Dayspring & Bonnie Rickner Jensen 
(Sweet Biblical verses paired with catchy rhymes will help you & your little one enjoy the blessings of the springtime & Easter. Winter is done, & now the hope of springtime abounds everywhere you look.)
www.amazon.com/Really-Woolly-Easter-Blessings-DaySpring/dp/0718092562/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3E18QUYAP5TVW&dchild=1&keywords=really+woolly+easter+blessings&qid=1616703328&sprefix=really+wooly+easter+ble%2Caps%2C206&sr=8-2

10. Pinkalicious: Eggstraordinary Easter 
by: Victoria Kann
(Pinkalicious has an exciting Easter egg scavenger hunt to go on Easter morning; it's from her friend, Edgar the bunny! Pinkalicious & her brother Peter rush around to find more clues, ultimately leading them to the treat basket back at their house.) 
www.amazon.com/Pinkalicious-Eggstraordinary-Easter-Victoria-Kann/dp/0062187724/ref=sr_1_2?crid=43N4PSS9XCHM&dchild=1&keywords=pinkalicious+eggstraordinary+easter&qid=1616708360&sprefix=pinkalicious+egg%2Caps%2C201&sr=8-2

11. The Country Bunny & the Little Golden Shoes
by: DuBose Heyward & Marjorie Flack 
(Even though she has 21 bunny children she's responsible for, the Country Bunny attains the coveted position of the Easter bunny.) 
www.amazon.com/Country-Bunny-Little-Shoes-Anniversary/dp/0544251970/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1616708261&sr=8-2


13. Bunny's Big Surprise
by: Phyllis Tildes
(Bunny finds an empty egg & is quick to decorate it for Easter. The abandoned egg is actually a baby   alligator! Bunny has to return it to the wetlands so it can be reunited with its family.)
www.amazon.com/Bunnys-Surprise-Phyllis-Limbacher-Tildes/dp/1580896847/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=bunny+big+surprise&qid=1616708409&sr=8-1

14. Easter
by: Gail Gibbons (the queen of nonfiction books!) 
(All aspects of the Easter holiday are explained in this book, including the symbols of Jesus' life & death, as well as where the Easter bunny legend originated.)  
www.amazon.com/Easter-Gail-Gibbons/dp/0823408663/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=easter+by+gail+gibbons&qid=1616708480&s=books&sr=1-1

15. Easter Love Letters
by: Melanie Salas
(Easter letters are shared from one bunny to another & the chain continues from one friend to the next. This is a fun book to spark interest in doing the same activity as a family; writing love notes to each other & making sure everyone feels loved)! 
www.amazon.com/Easter-Love-Letters-Melanie-Salas/dp/195464826X/ref=sr_1_7_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=marley+%26+the+great+easter+hunt&qid=1616693884&sr=8-7-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzUlRCQTkxRlRUOFdSJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMDYzNzQwMlFUNEk0WVJTUE9TQiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNDg2MDgzVllTTDdQVzBVUkROJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYnRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

16. The Story of the Easter Bunny
by: Katherine Tegen & Sally Anne Lambert
(Everybody knows who the Easter bunny is, but nobody exactly knows where he came from! It all started on a snowy day, in a snug little house...)
www.amazon.com/Story-Easter-Bunny-Katherine-Tegen/dp/006050711X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+story+of+the+easter+bunny&qid=1616708506&s=books&sr=1-1 

17. Tiny the Easter Bunny
by: Eric James
(The Easter Bunny gets trapped in a log, so it's up to Tiny, the not so tiny elephant, to take over & save Easter! But it will be hard work, because being a bunny isn't as easy as it looks!)
www.amazon.com/Tiny-Easter-Bunny-Eric-James/dp/1492659029?ref_=ast_sto_dp

 Behavior and having manners has been much on my  mind for a little while now! I think it's a crucial life skill that parents are primarily responsible for teaching their kids. But there are often little nuances with teaching manners, which is why I've rounded up some books that cover all the aspects of learning manners & displaying manners once they are learned. Maybe I'm more attentive to this since the pandemic made a lot of social situations awkward or non-existent this past year, but whatever the case, I hope this book list can point you in the right direction as you work on teaching your littles how to be polite! 

Kids Books about Manners/Politeness: 
1. Mind your Manners
by: Nicola Edwards & Feronia Parker-Thomas
(The jungle is full of misbehaving animals & this book has memorable rhymes too! Through the cute animals in this book, your child will learn why manners make the world go round.) 
www.amazon.com/Mind-Your-Manners-Nicola-Edwards/dp/184857889X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Mind+your+manners&qid=1615932983&sr=8-1 

2. Richard Scarry's Please & Thank You Book 
by: Richard Scarry 
(All the Richard Scarry animals are present to teach kids the importance of basic manners in several short stories.) 
www.amazon.com/Richard-Scarrys-Please-Thank-Pictureback/dp/0394826817/ref=sr_1_1?crid=23MRRTKMTNGO1&dchild=1&keywords=richard+scarry%27s+please+and+thank+you+book&qid=1615943432&sprefix=richard+scarry%27s+%2Caps%2C222&sr=8-1 

3. Do Unto Otters: A Book About Manners
by: Laurie Keller 
(The Golden Rule is a great standard for how to be a good neighbor and friend, learned by Mr. Rabbit when he gets new neighbors-- the Otters.) 
www.amazon.com/Do-Unto-Otters-About-Manners/dp/0312581408/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=do+unto+otters&qid=1616031364&sr=8-1 
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4. Suppose You Meet a Dinosaur
by: Judy Sierra
(A strange thing happens when a little girl goes grocery shopping & bumps into a dinosaur.  The girl has many chances to be helpful to the clumsy dinosaur as he shops &  she demonstrates when to say "please" or "excuse me.")
www.amazon.com/Suppose-You-Meet-Dinosaur-Manners/dp/1101932503/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=suppose+you+meet+a+dinosaur&qid=1616036804&sr=8-2

5. Manners & Me
by: Nancy Dorrier & Ralph Voltz 
(An award-winning guide to manners for young kids, with easy rules for parents & kids to follow. Some of the tips she shares include: being welcoming towards others when meeting new people, speaking clearly & listening when being spoken to. The animals in this book teach kids that it's "easy peasy" for kids to learn manners & use them.) 
www.amazon.com/Manners-Me-Easy-Peasy-Guide-Grown/dp/1612542808/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=manners+%26+me&qid=1616036968&sr=8-2 

6. What if Everybody Did That? 
by: Ellen Javernick
(A hypothetical book about what would happen if we just let things go, like littering. Or what if everybody broke rules, like calling out during story time? What would happen if kids refused to wash up and take baths each night? The world would be a real chaotic mess all the time.)  
www.amazon.com/What-If-Everybody-Did-That/dp/0761456864/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=what+if+everybody+did+that&qid=1616037160&sr=8-1 


7. Manners
by: Margaret Wise Brown
(Using opposites to demonstrate a good way & not-so-good way to behave, Brown discusses things like chewing with your mouth closed, & how to behave at a party.) 
www.amazon.com/Margaret-Browns-Manners-Little-Golden/dp/1101939737/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=polite+elephant&qid=1616082980&sr=8-2

8. Polite Elephant
by: Richard Scarry 
(No one visits a neighbor or hosts a playdate quite like polite elephant, because he is just gracious & good-hearted. He's helpful at passing things down the table & waiting in line patiently for the bus; so many important little rules & manners he displays!) 
www.amazon.com/Richard-Scarrys-Polite-Elephant-Little/dp/110193090X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=polite+elephant&qid=1616202239&sr=8-1
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9. Table Talk: A Book About Table Manners
by: Julia Cook & Anita DuFalla
(Things like washing your hands before you sit down to eat, & leaving cellphones turned off or not brought to the table, are discussed in this funny & quirky book on manners. It's humorous because the entire book is written from the table's point of view; it gets creative!) 
www.amazon.com/Table-Talk-Manners-Building-Relationships/dp/1934490970/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=table+talk&qid=1616095052&sr=8-3

10. Froggy Eats Out
by: Jonathan London
(Froggy gets to go out to eat at a fancy restaurant with his parents.  Froggy's only rules from his mom are: "be neat, sit quiet" & not to put his feet on the table. It's hard for Froggy to sit still though, & he just wants to sluuuuurrrpppp that spaghetti up. He ends up making it too difficult to stay at the nice restaurant, & his parents decide to take him out for fast food instead.) 
www.amazon.com/Froggy-Eats-Out-Jonathan-London/dp/0142500615/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=froggy+eats+out&qid=1616213653&sr=8-1

11. The Berenstain Bears Forget Their Manners
by: Stan & Jan Berenstain 
(Mama bear has noticed that Papa, Sister & Brother have not been using their good manners. It's up to Mama to get them back on track!)
www.amazon.com/Berenstain-Bears-Forget-Their-Manners/dp/0394873335/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3PUWHS3EVWBQ2&dchild=1&keywords=the+berenstain+bears+forget+their+manners&qid=1616214138&sprefix=the+berenstain+bears+forget+their%2Caps%2C213&sr=8-1
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12. Are Pirates Polite?
by: Corinne Demas 
(This humorous book with silly rules about pirates & what they do, still resembles the importance of everyone practicing good manners. ) 
www.amazon.com/Pirates-Polite-Artemis-Corinne-Roehrig/dp/1338117432/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2HQPB02V3MIOS&dchild=1&keywords=are+pirates+polite+book&qid=1616262999&sprefix=are+pirates+%2Caps%2C221&sr=8-1

13. Miss Molly's School of Manners
by: Usborne
(Algernon, a once impolite raccoon,  learns to pay attention in the Listening Carefully Lab, & even picks up some table manners in the Dining Hall of Decorum, as he learns from Miss Molly.) 
a4634.myubam.com/p/7041/miss-mollys-school-of-manners

 14. Clifford's Manners
by: Norman Bridwell 
(Emily Elizabeth has taught her dog Clifford to say "please" & "thank you" at the appropriate times. He always follows the rules & is respectful to other dogs & people.)
www.amazon.com/Cliffords-Manners-Clifford-Norman-Bridwell/dp/0545215862/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=clifford%27s+manners&qid=1616263186&sr=8-1

15: My  Magical Choices 
by: Becky Cummings
(No more saying "I can't do that!" Let's enable our kiddos by teaching them about how to remain calm, confident & be responsible & a good sport....especially when they don't win!) 
www.amazon.com/My-Magical-Choices-Magic-Me/dp/1732596379/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=my+magical+choices&qid=1616263888&sr=8-1

16. Perfectly Polite Penguins
by: Georgiana Deutsch 
(Usually penguins are very polite, but one day, Polly decides being polite is just boring. She starts interrupting while others are talking, won't clean up her own messes *& soon all the penguins are copying Polly's bad example! Can Polly help fix things?)
www.amazon.com/Perfectly-Polite-Penguins-Georgiana-Deutsch/dp/1680101463/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=perfectly+polite+penguins&qid=1616263065&sr=8-1 

17. Manners are Not For Monkeys
by: Heather Tekavac & David Huyck
(The zookeeper moves the monkeys cage over by the picnic table & play area for children. She doesn't realize that the monkeys will start observing the children so carefully, that they start imitating them. The monkey babies annoy their monkey mama, when they start to take turns swinging on the vine or  chewing with their mouths closed. The little monkeys have learned to behave like humans & they set a good example of manners.) 
​www.amazon.com/Manners-Are-Monkeys-Heather-Tekavec/dp/1771380519/ref=sr_1_1?crid=U632O5A0PIM4&dchild=1&keywords=manners+are+not+for+monkeys&qid=1616264663&sprefix=manners+are+not+for+mon%2Caps%2C242&sr=8-1

18. The Bad Seed
by: Jory John
( He used to be a friendly sunflower seed, happily living with family on the flower. But then, he got captured & turned into a snack! And then got spit out ...& ever since then, he's been one bad-mannered seed. Will he ever change?)
www.amazon.com/Bad-Seed-Jory-John-ebook/dp/B07CLNDCFH/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+bad+seed&qid=1616264856&sr=8-1 

19. My  Mouth is a Volcano 
by: Julia Cook 
(Louis is constantly interrupting people because he always has something to say.  The thoughts jiggle on his tongue right before he erupts {or interrupts.} This story teaches children about how to better manage their thoughts & rambunctious words.)
www.amazon.com/My-Mouth-Volcano-Julia-Cook/dp/1931636850/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=my+mouth+is+a+volcano&qid=1616281009&sr=8-1

20. Mind Your Manners B.B. Wolf
by: Judy Sierra
(Skills like knowing when to say "please," "thank you," & "excuse me" are presented in this helpful, but funny story! You'll love that the Gingerbread Boy & Little Red Riding Hood make an appearance too!) 
www.amazon.com/Mind-Your-Manners-B-B-Wolf/dp/0307931013/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=mind+your+manners&qid=1616281411&sr=8-3

​Even though we don't have a typical winter, never any snow, nor a normal spring here in Arizona (we literally just finished our fall, with all the leaves falling off the trees & temperatures dropping in January) I still LOVE spring! It's a time of new birth or regrowth in nature, & many of us yearn to be reborn ourselves, amongst beautiful flowers, baby chicks & bunnies, etc. 
And Easter is of course my favorite holiday during this season, but there will be a separate book list for Easter in a couple weeks. This list is strictly about spring & weather changes; I hope you enjoy it! 

SPRING BOOKS:
1. The Tiny Seed
by: Eric Carle
(The life of a flower is outlined in this beautiful, spring blossomed-based book.) 
www.amazon.com/Tiny-Seed-World-Eric-Carle/dp/1416979174/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+tiny+seed&qid=1615437885&sr=8-1
2. Spring for Sophie
by: Yael Werber
(Sophie waits & watches patiently for signs of spring, as she observes the same snow frozen outside her window. The cute thing about Sophie is that she spends much of the book listening for spring.) 
www.amazon.com/Spring-Sophie-Yael-Werber/dp/1481451340/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=spring+for+sophie&qid=1615437981&sr=8-1

3. Spring is Here: A Bear & Mole Story
by: Will Hillenbrand
(Bear is still asleep, even though Mole can sniff spring in the air. Mole plays the trumpet & bakes, all while Bear snoozes on.)
www.amazon.com/Spring-Here-Bear-Mole-Story/dp/0823424316/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=spring+is+here&qid=1615438844&sr=8-1

4. The Reason for a Flower
by: Ruth Heller
(A nonfiction book about the parts of the flowers & the seeds, which become manufactured.) 
www.amazon.com/Reason-Flower-Flowers-Pollen-Explore/dp/0698115597/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+reason+for+a+flower&qid=1615438970&sr=8-1

5. Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring
by: Kenard Pak
(Another lovely seasonal transitions book, Pak focuses on how the days become longer after winter is ending & that green is everywhere & animals are coming out of hibernation...indicating that spring is on its way!) 
www.amazon.com/Goodbye-Winter-Hello-Spring-Kenard/dp/1250151724/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&keywords=spring&qid=1615438426&sr=8-9

6. And Then it's Spring
by: Julie Fogliano
(After a cold, snow-filled winter, a boy & his dog decide to go out & plant a garden. They look for a more hopeful shade of brown, meaning that spring is well on its way.)
​www.amazon.com/Spring-Booklist-Editors-Choice-Awards/dp/1596436247/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=and+then+its+spring&qid=1615439134&sr=8-1

7. We Are the Gardeners
by: Joanna Gaines
(The tale of how the Gaines family learned to go from caring for one fern to planting an entire garden at their house. The kids took great pride in planning their garden & then watering & talking to all of the plants.) 

8. First Peas to the Table
by: Susan Grigsby 
(Maya is so excited that her class is having a contest similar to one from Thomas Jefferson's time-- they will see whose pea seeds blossom first & who can "bring them to the table" before anyone else.)
www.amazon.com/First-Peas-Table-Jefferson-Inspired/dp/0807524522/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=first+peas+to+the+table&qid=1615479980&sr=8-1

9. Little Blue Truck's Springtime
by: Alice Schertle & Jill McElmurry
(Little Blue Truck is out for a ride with his friend Toad, & they notice flowers blooming, the sun shining & will meet some sweet baby animals along the way.)  
www.amazon.com/Little-Trucks-Springtime-Alice-Schertle/dp/0544938097/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=little+blue+truck%27s+springtime&qid=1615480079&sr=8-1
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10. Flowers are Calling
by: Rita Gray & Kenard Pak
(One of the most gorgeous nonfiction books illustrating flowers & the insects & birds that pollinate them; there are also descriptions of many of the flowers & where they are found.) 
www.amazon.com/Flowers-Are-Calling-Rita-Gray/dp/0544340124/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=flowers+are+calling&qid=1615438715&sr=8-1

11. The Little Book of Woodland Bird Songs
by: Andrea Pinnington
(Learning the sound each bird makes will help children appreciate nature & distinguish even between the species of certain birds (like hawks & owls.)
www.amazon.com/Little-Book-Woodland-Bird-Songs/dp/0228100313/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=birds+call&qid=1615439183&s=books&sr=1-5

12. Bobby Bear & the Honeybees 
by: Maurice Pledger
(Bobby is on an adventure to find where the smell of wild honey is coming from after he emerges from hibernation.  All of his animals friends tag along, until Bobby successfully finds the beehive at the end of the book. Also, this book has some fun flaps to reveal each animal's hiding spot, which makes the adventure even more engaging.) 
www.amazon.com/Bobby-Bear-Honeybees-Friendship-Tales/dp/1626861897/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=bobby+bear+%26+the+bees&qid=1615480286&sr=8-3

13. Lola Plants a Garden
by: Anna McQuinn & Rosalind Bearshaw
(After reading some garden poems with her mommy, Lola wants to plant her own garden. So she & her mom go to the library to check out books about plants & flowers; then they choose their seeds. They dig & plant...& then wait. But soon beautiful sunflowers bloom!) 
www.amazon.com/Lola-Plants-Garden-Anna-McQuinn/dp/1580896952/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=lola+plants+a+garden&qid=1615439267&s=books&sr=1-1

14. Up in the Garden: Down in the Dirt
by: Kate Messner & Christopher Silas Neal
(A little exploration into the many lives of a garden, throughout the seasons. Up in the garden-- the world is full of leaves sprouting & flowers blooming;  but down in the dirt, where the human eye doesn't reach, there are earthworms digging & snakes hunting & other insects interacting, who have made the garden their home.)
www.amazon.com/Garden-Down-Dirt-Kate-Messner/dp/1452161364/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=down+in+the+dirt&qid=1615480442&sr=8-1

15. Spring Stinks 
by: Ryan T. Higgins
(Oh Bruce the bear is back, & this time he's grumpy because Ruth the bunny is trying to expose him to all the smells of spring. From flowers to honey, Bruce will get to smell it all!) 
www.amazon.com/Spring-Stinks-Mother-Bruce-Higgins/dp/1368060919/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=spring+stinks&qid=1615480598&sr=8-1

16. Busy Spring--- Nature Wakes Up
by: Sean Taylor & Alex Morss
(Animals & plants are getting ready for a busy & fulfilling spring after a long sleepy winter.) 
www.amazon.com/Busy-Spring-Nature-Wakes-Up/dp/0711255393/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3SREYLQ41FT8C&dchild=1&keywords=busy+spring+nature+wakes+up&qid=1615481458&sprefix=busy+spring%2Caps%2C221&sr=8-3 

17. Snow Rabbit: Spring Rabbit 
by: Il Sung Na 
(Through a rabbit, we learn of all the changes animals may undergo to be prepared for the season transition. Some animals like bears take a long snooze, rabbits grow a thick, cozy coat during the winter & then it's shed for spring.) 
www.amazon.com/Snow-Rabbit-Spring-Changing-Seasons/dp/0307977900/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=snow+rabbit+spring+rabbit&qid=1615481544&sr=8-1

18. Rain before Rainbows
by: Smriti Prasadam-Halls & David Litchfield 
(A girl & her companion fox leave behind a sad past & travel towards color & light. As they journey, they find friends to help them & when the new day dawns, it is full of promise.)  
www.amazon.com/Rain-Before-Rainbows-Smriti-Prasadam-Halls/dp/1536212830/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=rain+before+rainbows&qid=1615481752&sr=8-1

19. I Am Spring
by: Rebecca & James McDonald
(This book takes children through a journey through the important events that occur in the beautiful growing season of spring. When bugs & animals start to reappear, get ready; it means spring has arrived!) 
www.amazon.com/Am-Spring-Book-About-Kids/dp/1950553175/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=spring&qid=1615438252&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzVjNRMEYwOFVMUTczJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNjI4MjI4Mk1HSDdSR1AyOUQ3WiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMzQ1MzMyMUUxS1VXRTdLTzhDRyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

20. Bunny's First Spring
by: Sally Lloyd-Jones & David McPhail
(When a baby bunny is born in the spring time, the first things he notices are a new green world, full of blossom & hope. But as the seasons change, the bunny starts to worry that the world is dying around her.)  
www.amazon.com/Bunnys-First-Spring-Sally-Lloyd-Jones/dp/0310733863/ref=sr_1_12?dchild=1&keywords=bunnies+in+spring&qid=1615438511&sr=8-12  

21. When Spring Comes
by: Kevin Henkes & Laura Dronzek 
(Before spring arrives the grass is brown & the ground is covered in snow --but if you wait patiently, soon you'll see flowers blossom & spring brings baby birds, rain & sprouting seeds.)
www.amazon.com/When-Spring-Comes-Kevin-Henkes/dp/0062741675/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=when+spring+comes&qid=1615481996&sr=8-1

I have been highly anticipating sharing this awesome list of books for women's history month! There are so many impressive, brave, & impactful women in our world's history, that it was a real treat to read & research about more of them in order to share this list with you. I love learning so much! 
I tried to pull in women who influenced us in art, sports, aviation, science + other careers & in promoting women's rights & suffrage. There were so many women to learn from & I hope this list serves as a great resource for you as you celebrate women this month & always!

WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH PICTURE BOOKS: 
1. Finish the Fight: The Brave & Revolutionary Women Who Fought for the Right to Vote
by: Veronica Chambers
(We don't know as much about some of the women from other backgrounds who fought at the front lines for women's suffrage. Yankton Dakota Sioux, Mary Eliza Church Terrell,  Mabel Ping Hua-Lee & others' stories are told in this picture book.) 
www.amazon.com/Finish-Fight-Brave-Revolutionary-Fought/dp/035840830X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=finish+the+fight&qid=1614707482&sr=8-1

2. Fantastically Great Women
by: Kate Pankhurst
(Picture & link below, this awesome book contains the biographies of 12 influential women who changed the world. It includes biography summaries of: Coco Chanel, Amelia Earhart, Frida Kahlo, Gertrude Ederle, Agent Fifi, Sacagawea, Anne Frank, Rosa Parks, Mary Anning, Jane Austen, & Emmeline Pankhurst, who is the author's relation.) 

3. Shaking Things UP: 14 Women 
by: Susan Hood & Sophie Blackall & Emily Winfield Martin
​(14 revolutionary young women are introduced in this poetry book with mixed art from various artists. You will meet Ruby Bridges, Nellie Ply, Malala, Angela Zhang, Frida Kahlo, Jacquelin & Eileen Nearne, Mae Jemison, Frances Moore Lappe, Annette Pullerman, Molly Williams.) 
www.amazon.com/Shaking-Things-Up-Young-Changed/dp/0062699458/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=shaking+things+up&qid=1614837902&sr=8-1​​​

4. Sojourner Truth
by: Ann Turner & James Ransome
(A picture book biography of a religious black woman, who after escaping an abusive slaveowner, felt called to preach. Her name was Isabella Baumfree, but it becomes Sojourner because she traveled far & spoke truth in the meetings.)   
​www.amazon.com/My-Name-Truth-Life-Sojourner/dp/0060758988/ref=sr_1_8?dchild=1&keywords=sojourner+truth&qid=1614707919&sr=8-8


5.  Amelia Earhart (Little People, BIG Dreams)
by:Maria Isabel Sanchez Vergara & Maria Diamantes
(A huge name in aviation, but specifically one of the first successful female aviators, the story of Amelia Earhart is fascinating. She set a new female record for flying up to 14,000 feet & was a regular daredevil!) 
www.amazon.com/Amelia-Earhart-Little-People-DREAMS/dp/1847808883/ref=sr_1_9?crid=2E71SQEUTJ3Q0&dchild=1&keywords=amelia+earhart+book+for+kids&qid=1614837279&sprefix=amelia+earhart%2Caps%2C250&sr=8-9

6. The Voice That Won the Vote: How One Woman's Words Made History
by: Elisa Boxer
(Set with the backdrop of America in the 1920s, when the Tennessee legislature still hadn't ratified the 19th amendment, Febb Burn wrote a letter to her son Harry & reminded him to "vote for suffrage & be a good boy...." a letter that gave all women a voice.)
www.amazon.com/Voice-that-Won-Vote-History/dp/1534110496/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+voice+that+won+the+vote&qid=1614739559&sr=8-1

7. Shark Lady: The True Story of How Eugenie Clark
by: Jess Keating & Marta Alvarez Miguens
(Eugenie Clark fell in love with sharks when she saw them at the aquarium as a young girl, & she went on to prove to people that sharks were not bad or scary...& that women could be scientists too! A great STEM & nonfiction book to share with your kids!) 
www.amazon.com/Shark-Lady-Eugenie-Fearless-Scientist/dp/1492642045/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1614838393&sr=8-2

8. I Am Marie Curie (Ordinary People Change the World series)
by: Brad Meltzer 
(This is the story of Marie Curie, told in a friendly & conversational way, almost like a graphic novel for very young readers.  Marie Curie is one of the few female scientists who emerged in the 19th century & although she faced many difficulties, it never dulled her love of science.) 
 www.amazon.com/Marie-Curie-Ordinary-People-Change/dp/0525555854/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=i+am+marie+curie&qid=1614900570&sr=8-2

9. A Computer Called Katherine 
by: Suzanne Slade
(Did you know people used to be nicknamed "computers" before actual PC's really came around? She was the first African-American woman to work for NASA during the space race & her mathematics were so impressive, she was relied on heavily for success in those crucial missions.)
www.amazon.com/Counting-Katherine-Johnson-Saved-Apollo/dp/1250137527/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=a+computer+called+katherine&qid=1614902545&sr=8-2

10.  Long-Armed Ludy & the First Women's Olympics
by: Jean Patrick
(Ludy, a tall & skinny beanpole, was a champ at the shotput event in Track & Field. While Ludy didn't have enough money to afford the Olympics, some friends & her college sent her & she won a gold medal at the 1922 Olympics.)
www.amazon.com/Long-Armed-Ludy-First-Womens-Olympics/dp/1623541689/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1614905151&sr=8-1
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11. A Voice Named Aretha
by: Katheryn Russell-Brown & Laura Freeman
(All about the soul-filled music of Aretha Franklin.)  
www.amazon.com/Voice-Named-Aretha-Katheryn-Russell-Brown/dp/1681198509/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=a+voice+named+aretha&qid=1614908657&s=books&sr=1-1

12. Malala's Magic Pencil
by: Malala Yousafazi & Kerascoet 
(Malala, a huge name in education for women, especially in her country, Pakistan, made a wish for a magic pencil as a girl. With this pencil, she would erase the smell of garbage from her city & use the pencil to make everyone happy. Malala saw a world that needed fixing & she set out to do just that.) 
www.amazon.com/Malalas-Magic-Pencil-Malala-Yousafzai/dp/0316319570/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=malala%27s+magic+pencil&qid=1614913646&s=books&sr=1-1

13. Evonne Goolagang
by: Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
(With a dream to play at Wimbledon one day, Evonne was a young indigenous girl, living in Australia with little prospect of playing tennis someday. But she trained hard & taught herself after the tennis club met each day by her house....she got picked up by Vic Edwards when he heard of a girl who was faster than any other talent, & went to live with his family & train in Sydney; then she went on & won Wimbledon (as well as many other tournaments) several times! 
www.amazon.com/Evonne-Goolagong-Little-People-DREAMS/dp/071124586X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=evonne+goolagong&qid=1614821656&s=books&sr=1-1
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14. Billie Jean: How Tennis Star Billie Jean King Changed Women's Sports
by: Mara Rockliff & Elizabeth Baddeley 
(A top women's tennis player who  loved sports from the time she was young, Billie fought for fairness in women's sports. She faced off against Bobby Riggs in a Battle of the Sexes, which is the most famous tennis match in history, & reminded everyone that men & women are equal on & off the court.)  
www.amazon.com/Billie-Jean-Tennis-Changed-Womens/dp/0525517790/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=billie+jean&qid=1614922073&s=books&sr=1-2

15. Sisters & Champions
​by: Howard Bryant 
(This picture book is all about Serena & Venus Williams,  who shook up the tennis world & who won Olympic gold medals & becoming the #1 ranked women in tennis.)
www.amazon.com/Sisters-Champions-Story-Serena-Williams/dp/0399169067/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=serena+%26+venus&qid=1614802928&s=books&sr=1-3

16. Wilma Rudolph (Little People: Big Dreams) 
by: Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
(The incredible story of little Wilma, who overcame polio in her left leg as a young girl & went on to win 3 Olympic gold medals & become known as the fastest woman in the world in the 1960s.) 
www.amazon.com/Wilma-Rudolph-Little-People-DREAMS/dp/1786037513/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=wilma+rudolph&qid=1614922410&s=books&sr=1-2

17. Mae Jemison: A Kid's Book About Reaching your Dreams  OR Mae Among the Stars
by:  Mary Nhin Yuliia Zolotova  
(Mae was told often as a young girl that she couldn't be an astronaut, & that she should try to be something else. Women didn't go to space. But Mae worked hard for her dreams, & she was the first black woman in space.) 
www.amazon.com/Mae-Jemison-About-Reaching-Dreams/dp/163731048X/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=mae+jemison&qid=1614922506&s=books&sr=1-6

18. Dinosaur Lady: The Daring Discoveries of Mary Anning the first Paleontologist 
by: Linda Skeers & Marta Miguens 
(Mary Anning was a girl who loved scouring the beach for fossils in England.  There's a legend that "she sells seashells" was written about Mary. Even though women weren't involved in paleontology, she made some of the biggest contributions to scientists who published her theories, including that dinosaur poop, bezoar, taught us more about dinosaurs & reptiles.)
www.amazon.com/Dinosaur-Lady-Linda-Skeers/dp/172820951X/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=2GM0EPU12BO00&dchild=1&keywords=shark+lady+the+true+story+of+how+eugenie+clark&qid=1614838632&sprefix=shark+lady%2Caps%2C280&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyUkZXTjNXUVAxTlk5JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMDYwMjMxMjhFS1AxS0JGUUNINyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNDUyNjgzMkJPNjhTTk1UT1A4WSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU= 
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19. That Book Woman
by: Heather Henson & David Small
(If you have read Giver of Stars then you'll recognize the packhorse librarian back story. Cal doesn't like reading, but that book woman keeps coming, rain or shine, to bring books to their family.)  
www.amazon.com/That-Book-Woman-Heather-Henson/dp/1416908129/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=that+book+woman&qid=1614922837&s=books&sr=1-1

20. Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls (100 Tales of Extraordinary Women)
by: Francesca Cavallo & Elena Favilli 
(Tons of stories of lesser known women like 
www.amazon.com/Good-Night-Stories-Rebel-Girls/dp/0997895810/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2JVEOM8YX1ORS&dchild=1&keywords=goodnight+stories+for+rebel+girls+by+francesca+favilli&qid=1614838897&sprefix=good+night+stories+for+rebel%2Caps%2C222&sr=8-3

21. Caroline's Comets
by: Emily McCully
(Caroline was scarred by smallpox & stunted from typhus as a child; for some reason, her parents thought that was reason enough to treat her like a maid. But her older brother, William, took her to England with him when he left & the two siblings created a telescope & star charts together.) 
www.amazon.com/Carolines-Comets-Emily-Arnold-McCully/dp/082344676X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=caroline%27s+comets&qid=1614922964&s=books&sr=1-1

22. I Am Helen Keller 
by: Brad Meltzer
(While she was not born deaf & blind, little Helen got a disease as a young child that robbed her of her hearing & sight. When she was 6 years old, she met Anne Sullivan; someone who could finally communicate with Helen & taught her sign language & how to read Braille. Helen grew up to become a social activist, leading the fight for people with disabilities.)
www.amazon.com/Helen-Keller-Ordinary-People-Change/dp/0525428518/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=I+Am+Helen+Keller&qid=1614923019&s=books&sr=1-1

23. Women in Art: 50 Fearless Creatives Who Inspired the World
by: Rachel Ignotofsky 
(Biographies of women who were artists & contributed to the artistic world.)
www.amazon.com/Women-Art-Fearless-Creatives-Inspired/dp/0399580433/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=women+in+art&qid=1614923041&s=books&sr=1-1

24.  The Tree Lady 
by: H. Joseph Hopkins & Jill McElmurry
(Kate was a woman who grew up among the towering redwoods loved trees & was the first woman to graduate with a degree in science from the University of California.)  
www.amazon.com/Tree-Lady-Tree-Loving-Changed-Forever/dp/1442414022/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+tree+lady&qid=1615001497&sr=8-1

25. Tales of Famous Heroes
by: Peter & Connie Roop
(From athletic women like Billie Jean, to women involved in civil rights like Rosa Parks, this picture book biography dedicates a small chapter to each of the lives of these influential women.) 
www.amazon.com/Tales-Famous-Heroes-Peter-Connie/dp/0545237505/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=tales+of+famous+heroes&qid=1615001610&s=books&sr=1-2

26. Flying Solo
by: Julie Cummins & Malene R. Laugsen
(The story of Ruth Elder, another influential & stylish woman who was determined to fly right alongside the men. She competed with Amelia Earhart & was one of the first to attempt a flight alone across the Atlantic Ocean.) 
www.amazon.com/Flying-Solo-Elder-Soared-Americas/dp/1596435097/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=flying+ruth+elder&qid=1614913449&s=books&sr=1-1 

27. National Geographic Readers: Mother Teresa  OR Little People Big Dreams: Mother Teresa
by: Barbara Kramer              by: Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
(Mother Teresa will always be known as one of the most compassionate human beings on this planet. Do you know that she spent her entire life going about serving those who were less fortunate & sick? Little Agnes was always inspired by the missionaries she saw going about serving & decided to do the same with her life.) 
www.amazon.com/National-Geographic-Readers-Mother-Teresa/dp/1426333471/ref=sr_1_18?dchild=1&keywords=mother+teresa&qid=1614914763&s=books&sr=1-18

www.amazon.com/Mother-Teresa-Little-People-Dreams/dp/1786032309/ref=sr_1_13?dchild=1&keywords=mother+teresa+books&qid=1614923344&sr=8-13

28. I Dissent! Ruth Bader Ginsberg Makes Her Mark
by: Debbie Levy & Elizabeth Baddley 
(A picture book biography of young Ruth, who was discrimnated against for her Jewish beliefs & background, & who prevailed against all odds, educating herself as a woman & going to law school & later becoming one of the successful Supreme Court justices of the United States.) 
www.amazon.com/Dissent-Ruth-Bader-Ginsburg-Makes/dp/1481465597/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=i+dissent&qid=1615001740&s=books&sr=1-1

29. The Girl Who Saw in Pictures 
by: Julia Finley Mosca 
(Have you heard the name of Temple Grandin before? Diagnosed with autism at an early age, Temple was quite the visual thinker.  She specifically connected to animals, especially cattle that she'd gotten close to on her aunt's ranch, & invented improvements for farms around the world!)
www.amazon.com/Girl-Who-Thought-Pictures-Scientists/dp/1943147302/ref=sr_1_1?crid=QGBRM2M2JA0G&dchild=1&keywords=the+girl+who+saw+in+pictures&qid=1614914833&s=books&sprefix=the+girl+who+saw+%2Cstripbooks%2C194&sr=1-1 

30. A Picture Book of Florence Nightingale 
by: David A. Adler & John Wallner
(Surprisingly, Florence was born into a wealthy family, & yet she chose to do "dirty work." After witnessing the atrocious conditions of hospitals in the 1800s, Florence saw the opportunity for organization. Her strict standards of hygiene significantly lowered death rates & revolutionized healthcare!) 
www.amazon.com/Picture-Book-Florence-Nightingale-Biography/dp/0823442713/ref=sr_1_11?dchild=1&keywords=florence+nightingale&qid=1615001880&s=books&sr=1-11

31. A Girl & Her Motorcycle
by: Amy Novesky & Julie Morstad
(This is the true story of the first woman to ride a motorcycle alone, around the world.)  
www.amazon.com/Girl-Motorcycle-Amy-Novesky/dp/0593116291/ref=sr_1_1?crid=10OBY3C00RPQ7&dchild=1&keywords=girl+on+a+motorcycle&qid=1615265975&sprefix=girl+on+a+motorcy%2Caps%2C215&sr=8-1
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32.  Work it, Girl! Boss the Bestseller List Like J.K. Rowling
by: Caroline Moss  
(Discover how J.K. Rowling became a bestselling author & publishing sensation with 10 takeaways from her work that you can apply to your own life.) 
www.quartoknows.com/books/9781786034694/Work-It-Girl-J-K-Rowling.html